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Movie · 2028

Movie · 2027

The head of Cinema United is reiterating the lobbying organization’s opposition to Paramount Skydance’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as the group’s support of litigation filed by state Attorneys General that has put the deal on hold. In a letter to theater owners on Wednesday, Michael O’Leary, who serves as CEO of Cinema United, argued that “this transaction will result in fewer movies, higher costs for you and your patrons, and ultimately, fewer theatres. The promises of support for theatrical being made in the media are high-level and unenforceable and as such do nothing to alleviate the harms.” O’Leary went on to the tell the organization’s members that he had provided a sworn declaration outlining exhibitors’ concerns in support of the states’ successful motion for a temporary restraining order. The Cinema United chief expressed skepticism about Paramount’s promise it will release 30 films

Jason Cloth, a financier with executive producer credits on “Joker,” “Babylon,” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted in Chicago on allegations that he ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme. Cloth, 60, faces seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly lying to investors about how their money would be used. According to the indictment, he took money intended for a film project and a gaming platform and used it to pay off investors in a Canadian real estate project. Cloth was arrested on Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago. Cloth has faced several suits from investors who accused him of absconding with their money. In one case in Chicago, a group of investors alleged they were swindled out of $80 million, which was intended to finance “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Monkey Man,” and other films. “He’s been at this for so long,” said Alexander Loftus, a Chicago attorney who filed the suit.

Lynette Howell Taylor has been reelected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, beginning a second consecutive term as the organization moves toward its 100th anniversary. Also elected to the 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board are: Lesley Barber (Music Branch), chair of the Membership Committee; David Dinerstein (Marketing and Public Relations Branch), vice president/treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee; Jennifer Fox (Producers Branch), chair of the Awards Committee; Lou Diamond Phillips (Actors Branch), chair of the Equity and Inclusion Committee; and Howard A. Rodman (Writers Branch), vice president/secretary and chair of the Governance Committee. Barber, Fox, Phillips and Rodman were reelected as officers. It marks Dinerstein’s first officer role. “We are so deeply grateful to Lynette, Lesley, David, Jennifer, Lou and Howard for their commitment to the Academy and to our global film community,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer wrote in a statement.

The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has re-elected Oscar-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor as president of the organization. Joining her in 2026-2027 officer positions also elected by the Board are Music Branch member Lesley Barber as Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations Branch member David Dinerstein as Vice President/Treasurer, Producers Branch member Jennifer Fox as Vice President, Actors Branch member Lou Diamond Phillips as Vice President, and Writers Branch member Howard A. Rodman as Vice President/Secretary. In addition to it being Howell Taylor’s second term as president, Barber, Fox, Phillips and Rodman were all re-elected as officers. This will be the first officer role for Dinerstein. “We are so deeply grateful to Lynette, Lesley, David, Jennifer, Lou and Howard for their commitment to the Academy and to our global film community,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer via statement. “As we move toward our 100th anniversary,

The Academy’s board has re-elected producer Lynette Howell Taylor as president for the 2026-27 cycle. Howell Taylor goes into her second term as president. Sitting presidents may run for re-election until they have served up to four consecutive one-year terms in the role, even if they would normally be required to take a two-year hiatus after serving two governor terms. Since she has served two governor terms, Howell Taylor will serve as an ex officio voting member of the board until the completion of her term as president. Five members were elected to 2026-27 officer positions including Lesley Barber

Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Rosalind Eleazar, Isabelle Huppert, and Siân Heder will receive TIFF Tribute Awards on September 13 as the festival announced its first wave of honourees on Wednesday. Cruz receives the TIFF Special Tribute Award and starred in A24’s Sundance and box office hit The Invite. She can be seen in two TIFF selections: Cannes breakout La Bola Negra from Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, and Florian Zeller’s Bunker opposite Javier Bardem and Stephen Graham. South Korean auteur Lee will collect the TIFF Ebert Director Award and attends the festival with the Special Presentations North American premiere